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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 598.78 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 598.78 and 247.32 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 598.78 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/598.78 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 598.78 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 148,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,090.27/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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